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being Converted into a disguised Slavery. It will indeed allow nothing but independent, Voluntary immigration of Chinese at their own expense, and unfettered by

any previous contract.

many

who do not

in

Amongst the population of this Country there are desire the arrival of Chinese great numbers, partly because it is feared that once the stream sets.

the whole of the

Overzuw

in they

may United States, and exercise an

in fluvuse.

upon its political institutions, and partly from au apprehension that a number of vices now. -Comparatively unknown in this country may imported by the new comers.

The Irish and Negro element

would be anxious to keep

out

be

of the

the labour-market so

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dangerous

a competitor; & the Republican party who claim to have made such

would be

great sacrifices for the abolition of Slavery, allow a renewal of it under

disguise.

willing

fo

any

It is not therefore atallo improbable that the inclosed Bill, same what modified, may be passed by both Houses of Congress.

I have N

@2) Edwd Thornton